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Engaged! Sarah & Brendan in the Columbia River Gorge

April 22, 2014 by Ara R. in Engagement Sessions

Sarah & Brendan love to hike together, so when it came time for their engagement session, we headed straight for the Columbia River Gorge.  We visited Elowah Falls, Vista House and some beautiful forested trails lit with spring sunshine.  I love the images of them backed by the roaring, thundering Elowah--so romantic and unreal!

Brendan is stationed in South Korea right now, and Sarah is a veterinarian in Vancouver.  Seeing their bond that isn't in any way diminished by the long distance is fantastic.  He will move back to the States before their wedding in August, and I'm so happy for both of them!  What a wonderful pair.

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April 22, 2014 /Ara R.
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